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Chapter 144

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The speech contest began promptly at 2:00 pm. The auditorium was packed with students, while six teachers sat as judges in the front row.

Lily, the first contestant to take the stage, seemed particularly nervous. Despite the chilly early November weather in Norburgh, she stood on the stage in a sky–blue strapless dress, facing the vast audience.

Her voice quivered uncontrollably, perhaps due to the cold or her nerves, prompting laughter from her peers.

However, being a member of Class A for two consecutive years, Lily possessed a solid grasp of Terranish, though her pronunciation wasn’t flawless

Despite some stumbling due to her anxiety, she managed to complete her speech. The judges awarded her a score of 80, given that she was the Inaugural contestant

title were slim, Lily found some comfort in her score of 80, considering her nervous performance. She believed that other contestants might not fare

the contest unfold from the backstage prep room, her expression darkened as she realized that her

Christopher, contestant number 17, took the stage in his impeccably tailored black suit

the school, Christopher had put considerable effort into improving his Terranish over the years, aided by his

natural poised and emotional depth, Christopher captivated the audience with his clear

Christopher, for the wonderful speech. And the score he received is… 95 Ladies and gentlemen, that’s

Christopher to be crowned

Christopher’s score. While Christopher might excel academically,

Cindy prepared to take the stage, she glanced toward the hallway, still no sign of Hera. It seemed she couldn’t make

in a creamy feathered dress, Ondy walked onto the stage gracefully,

descended from the stage, she greeted him with a blush, “Congratulations on the highest score, Christopher.”

after the next two contestants. “Christopher hurried past her, pulling out

slighted by Christopher’s oversight, Cindy took a deep breath, reassuring herself that the Belle title would

stage, the male students in the audience showered her with whistles. As a member of Class A, Cindy’s Terranish

won her